Our favorite Web links and the best local media.
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Web links:
Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
The repository of all the information needed to plan a trip to Boston. www.bostonusa.com
WalkBoston
Pedestrian advocacy group offering itineraries for walking in Boston; also runs guided walks in Boston. www.walkboston.org
Where To Eat Boston
Totally plugged into Boston’s dining scene; great suggestions on the hip and trendy as well as the Boston classics; also publishes Where To Drink Boston. www.wheretoeatboston.com
Boston.com
The Boston Globe’s online listing of all things Boston. www.boston.com
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Schedules, ticket and fare information, track closings and delays, bus and train routes. www.mbta.com
Not For Tourists
View the free PDF version of their print guide for Boston; also weekly postings of new reviews and updated information.www.notfortourists.com/cityMain.aspx?city=BO
The Phantom Gourmet
Book and online database of restaurants reviewed by The Phantom Gourmet (who pays his own bill and reviews anonymously). www.phantomgourmet.com
EDGE Boston
Comprehensive portal to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community in Boston; includes breaking news, features, and reviews of gay-owned and -friendly Boston establishments. www.edgeboston.com
Local Media:
The Boston Globe
Boston’s preeminent daily paper, owned by the New York Times Company.
Boston Magazine
Smart, glossy monthly magazine covers events, issues, and style for the Boston area.
The Improper Bostonian
As its name implies, the less-reverent side of life in Boston; also includes reviews and style advice, as well as Boston-focused features and columns.
The Weekly Dig
Aimed squarely at the college student through young professional crowd, the Dig covers all the news, events, and reviews needed to be cool.
The Boston Phoenix
Free alternative paper features news, blogs (on the Phoenix’s web site), and reviews written with a touch of local humor and a dash of sophistication.
